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Telecommunications: Investing in Middleware

I would like to start this entry into the editorial by simply saying that middleware is propelling telecom services and a great deal of investment is going into Telecom currently because of this. In 2004, the following was the investment quota into Telecom:

Region                       Amount

Silicon Valley          $219 M    20 deals

Texas                   $65M      4 deals

New England          $61 M     8 deals

Northwest                $56 M     3 deals

NY Metro                $38 M     5 deals

San Diego               $20 M     1 deal

Southeast                  $18 M     6 deals

DC/Metroplex          $14 M    4 deals

AK/HI/PR                $14 M     1 deal

LA/Orange County  $9 M        2 deals

Colorado                $4 M        2 deals

Midwest                 $1 M       2 deals

The $1 trillion global telecommunications services industry is going through a revitalization to make or break the industry based on the shift new investment has opened, compelling new business models and a mindset to survive the VoIP world.

Telecom middleware utilizing VoIP makes it possible for network operators of all kinds to take 90 days instead of 9 to 18 months and spend as little as 24-percent of the multi-millions of dollars it used to cost to develop and activate a host of new services that include internet and web technologies for communications.

Until recently making or amending carrier-grade technology was neither quick or easy. The Centrix features such as call forwarding, Voice Mail, and caller ID offered by Vocalscape Networks turn-key platform where all once embedded in proprietary hardware of telco’s, and now is readily available in middle ware.

According to Mac Taylor, a senior analyst with The Moriana Group, that the total market for global spending on middleware-based services delivery platforms (SDPs) will be $21.5 billion between 2003 and 2007. He predicts that by 2007, 53% of the industry will have adopted SDP/Middleware technology.

The middleware road are the kinds of services that command a premium from the paying public and build customer loyalty, providing an antidote to the commodity offerings and the resulting endless price-cutting and incentives.

It has been suggested that in the wake of this emerging technology, lots of start-up and small software firms are rushing to take a piece of this market, but as in any transition, some of these firms will be good investments, and you will likely need to become familiar with such start-ups and smaller developers before making any commitments.

By 2008, the Yankee Group has suggested that Internet telephony will attract 30 percent of all venture capital dollars going into telecom.

Some of these opportunities are related to broadband services, however, a considerable amount of VoIP technologies also work on dial-up expanding the size of the market, such as Vocalscape’s dial-up technologies. VoIP is one of the major thrusts right now, and Vocalscape Networks Inc would like to make a point of being the leading corner stone with the software, hardware, and telephony consulting in the middleware sector. We require some strong financial supporters, industry partners, and allies to complement our management team to improve, work on, and sell the business we have developed.

With the ability to supply the middleware and or the ability to create a VoIP telecommunications company from termination to the sign-up page on the web. We can help Ma Bell or the local Regional CLEC not abandon residential customers, just abandon the old technology and embrace the new. Embrace the new landscape of the VoIP industry, the VOCALSCAPE.

Why Power Investors Should Be Looking At VoIP

The Quadruple Play: VoIP, Video, Data, and POWER!

Just when cable thought they would be the next big triple play, along comes the quadruple play. That’s right, the quadruple play…

No one has coined it yet, but it’s being built and will shortly exist. Within the Netherlands , a group of ambitious companies, Ilevo a broadband data over powerline hardware provider and a VoIP software company are enabling VoIP and IP over the Powerlines based on the Spanish produced DS2 chipset. Soon to follow is the Video play in combination and you will have the Quadruple Play!!

The companies have already created VoIP products for the Broadband Power Line access platform that are fully compliant with the VoIP SIP standard.

Eric Morel, chief executive at Ilevo, said: "We are always extremely positive about the creation of this type of powerline communications ecosystem. It has helped us to build a SIP-based VoIP solution in record time."

Earlier this week, the Open Powerline Communications European Research Alliance announced the approval of what it claims is the first open global specification for powerline communications access. The Alliance has chosen technology from Spanish chipmaker DS2 as the baseline for the specification. The Alliance claims that the specification will accelerate mass rollout of high-speed, low-cost, broadband access, voice and audiovisual services, as well as utility applications for control and management operations.

The specification has the support of the Universal Powerline Association, a group that includes a number of broadband over power line equipment suppliers. The Open PLC European Research Alliance is backed by the EU.

This will suggest an era of high-growth in voip as the increasing number of homes receive broadband to their homes over powerlines. This promises to be a much more stable approach to VoIP than Wireless Broadband and VoIP.

With the increasing numbers for people to access the internet, VoIP’s market potential grows exponentially.

If you believe in power, you should be interested in VOIP!

VoIPing For Gold

VoIPing For Gold

The WEB 2.0 world is back, VoIP is a raging industry driver, disrupting the telecommunications company’s foothold, reopening and full-filling the promises of killer applications and bringing in millions of subscribers globally.

I always think of the potential of VoIP for advertising, cheap communications, sales, and marketing potential. When I think of the revenue potential, I think of not just the comparison to telecommunications firms, but also to the web and software world in general. When people ask me how you describe the future of Vocalscape, I always say that I am going to build a business like Inktomi, I will be the engine of VoIP which is the comparible portion of the business to telecommunications, but I will help the world build opportunities and break the mold by making Front Ends like Google. Looking at Google, they have a variety of software, useful tools, advertising mediums, and more. Look at EBay, bringing Auctions to the world in a disruptive manner.

On top of the engine that makes up the VoIP world, we also now supply the end-user device. That’s the home phone device that runs your calls and receives them from the PSTN to the internet and vice versa. We can do this because of our recent agreements with Azatel Communications Inc, and subsequent intent to purchase them.

Azatel has over 50,000 units within the VoIP marketplace, which makes up roughly 1% of the market currently existing for distributed telephone adapters. Not only will Vocalscape supply the engine for the VoIP industry, but we will supply the device consumers utilize. As the first company to our knowledge to own the system, service, and devices, we feel confident we can assist any entrepreneur to enter this industry and VoIP for GOLD.

How do we plan on VoIPing for Gold, how do we become Google or EBay in the VoIP world? Innovation and strategic alliances to build new and amazing business opportunities. Instead of web searches, its VoIP, Directories, Software, advertising, and innovation. Back in December I remember reading an article in the Business Week Magazine Googling For Gold. Looking at a market cap over $120 billion, $8 billion in cash, 5 billionaires, 1,000 millionaires. It’s no wonder every VC, Dealmaker, and broker wants a piece of the action.

The excitement and rage you see now for the Google’s of this world, is tomorrows VoIP companies. Leverage our resources and we can find Gold together.

Vocalscape Networks Signs a Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of Azatel Communications Inc.

Vocalscape Networks Signs a Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of Azatel Communications Inc.
Friday February 17, 7:43 pm ET

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vocalscape Networks, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VOSC - News) announced today that it has executed a Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% of Azatel Communications.

In connection with the transaction contemplated by the Letter of Intent, Vocalscape Networks Inc. will buy 100% of Azatel Communications Inc. by either an asset purchase agreement or a stock purchase agreement.

Mr. Ryan Gibson, Vice President of Vocalscape commented, "We have been actively looking for an acquisition within the hardware business that enabled lower cost analogue telephone adapters and IP phones for clients and the VoIP marketplace in general. Having a physical product will increase the presence of Vocalscape globally and complement our software and services. Azatel has displayed a high level of quality of service with their products, we look forward to adding our knowledge of the industry to their management and executing an exciting future together. The product enables our often one-time license fees for billing and turn-key systems to have a fantastic residual opportunity in hardware and support."

Mr. Derek Herman, CEO and Founder of Azatel Communications Inc. commented, "Our management team is excited to work with the Vocalscape Solution Sales team to expand the channels of sales and distribution opportunities globally. We feel that Vocalscape Networks software solution is the best solution in the market to complement our hardware and look forward to working under one roof with their team. This has been a long awaited strategic move for Azatel to find the right partner to expand globally with."

About Vocalscape

Vocalscape provides VoIP telephony solutions and communications software for Internet Service Providers ("ISPs"), Internet Telephony Service Providers ("ITSPs") and Telecommunications companies worldwide. Vocalscape develops VoIP and interactive communications software including Soft phone applications, Customer Acquisition and Billing Systems, SIP Servers, Gatekeepers and Virtual Calling Cards. Vocalscape's strategy is to focus on VoIP software and Long Distance termination solutions that bring together a full range of communications solutions and services thereby providing a turn-key VoIP infrastructure for ISPs, ITSPs and Telecommunications companies. http://www.Vocalscape.com

About Azatel Communications Inc.

Azatel manufactures, develops and integrates the highest quality communications hardware for Media Terminal Adapters, Soft Switches, Session Controllers, H.323 to SIP Interworking, OSP and IPTV/Video on Demand solutions enabling our partners to deploy complete end to end IP Voice, Video & Data solutions. Azatel has serviced and supplied products for use by such companies as Primus International and Lingo, Isolux, Entel Chile, Aethra Italy, Babytel, Internet GlobalPhone, and many other smaller providers. http://www.azatel.com

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Vocalscape operates, projections of future performance, potential future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding the Vocalscape's mission and vision. Vocalscape's actual results, performance and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

    Contact Information
    Ryan Gibson, VP
    [email protected]
    P. 604-696-6313
    F. 604-696-6315
    http://www.vocalscape.com

Vocalscape Corporate Update: Vocalscape Expands Their Sales Force from East to West

Vocalscape Corporate Update: Vocalscape Expands Their Sales Force from East to West
Wednesday February 15, 8:32 pm ET

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vocalscape Networks, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VOSC - News) announced today that the company hired 2 new sales executives expanding their sales force in the West Coast and the East Coast. Vocalscape is an emerging developer of next generation Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and Telephony solutions.

Vocalscape is proud to announce the expansion of their sales force on the East Coast and on the West Coast. The following 2 executives have joined our seasoned team:

Chris Fuller, BA, Senior Sales Associate East Coast for Vocalscape Networks Inc. Chris has over 10 years experience in sales and client management. Chris has experience with start-up firms and larger organizations such as Liberty Brokerage. Most notably his contribution to Advent Software Inc, a publicly traded technology company, spanned for 7 years, servicing clients and heading up relationships with Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Bank of America, UBS, and various other financial institutions and regional accounting firms. His strong background and understanding of client management, sales, and the technology industry will be a key asset in the expansion of Vocalscape's presence in North America. Chris experienced several mergers and acquisitions as a member of the originating technology firms that became part of Advent in the late 1990's. Chris Fuller works within the New York office of Vocalscape and handles U.S. sales leads.

Lance Cameron, Senior Sales Associate West Coast for Vocalscape Networks Inc. Lance has over 20 years in business operations, management, and sales. Lance Cameron began one of the first Centrex hoping systems which grew into voice-over frame relay with 27,000 subscribers in Canada. The firm UTN (Unlimited Telecom Network), started in the early 1990's and over a 2 year period became a multi-million dollar company. Following the sale of UTN for an undisclosed amount, Lance began to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in Canada and Greece. Within Greece, Lance opened the 4th Telecommunications Company during deregulation and is still operational today as Hellasfon. Lance's entrepreneurial nature and understanding of the industry is a key asset in the setting-up of business models and proposals for our clients who want to become a telecommunication firm like UTN or Hellasfon.

"The strength of these two key sales executives will allow for Vocalscape Networks to handle the high-volume of requests to open VoIP businesses in this growing industry and enable the increase in marketing efforts online and offline. The achievement of success in any company depends upon the people, and I have confidence after 2 months of training and working with these two sales executives that they are an invaluable contribution to the commercialization of our technology and growth strategy moving forward," said Ryan Gibson, VP of Sales and Marketing.

About Vocalscape

Vocalscape provides VoIP telephony solutions and communications software for Internet Service Providers ("ISPs"), Internet Telephony Service Providers ("ITSPs") and Telecommunications companies worldwide. Vocalscape develops VoIP and interactive communications software including Soft phone applications, Customer Acquisition and Billing Systems, SIP Servers, Gatekeepers and Virtual Calling Cards. Vocalscape's strategy is to focus on VoIP software and Long Distance termination solutions that bring together a full range of communications solutions and services thereby providing a turn- key VoIP infrastructure for ISPs, ITSPs and Telecommunications companies. http://www.Vocalscape.com

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These forward- looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Vocalscape operates, projections of future performance, potential future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding the Vocalscape's mission and vision. Vocalscape's actual results, performance and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

    Contact Information

     Ryan Gibson, VP
     [email protected]
     P. 604-696-6313
     F. 604-696-6315

    http://www.vocalscape.com

Vocalscape Networks Inc Announces Eyefon Version 5

Recent Press Release

Vocalscape Networks Inc. Announces Eyefon Version 5
Monday February 13, 2:52 pm ET 

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vocalscape Networks, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VOSC - News) announced today that the company released Version 5.0 of it's SIP softphone called Eyefon. Vocalscape is an emerging developer of next generation Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and Telephony solutions.

Vocalscape is proud to announce that Version 5.0 is ready for licensing in a production environment. The SIP softphone application is a leading VoIP technology solution delivered as part of a hosted model or as a stand-alone custom branded application. A softphone is a software application that runs on your computer with a graphic user interface that looks like a phone. The software enables phone calls from a computer through the Internet to another computer or to a traditional phone. Eyefon Version 5.0 can be bundled with devices such as Universal Serial Bus (USB) handsets and is designed for advanced configuration and auto-provisioning onto VoIP networks.

    New Features to the Eyefon system include:

     * Automated Installation and Configuration

     * USB Phone compatible

     * Personal Phone Book

     * Selectable ringing, USB Handset or Headset

     * Single click functionality to access Voicemail, Call Forward, and

       My Account features

After demonstrating the simplicity of using the Vocalscape SIP Softphone, Chief Technology Officer, Tchavdor Paskov said, "The SIP softphone Eyefon 5.0 has been a great team achievement combining the best of breed SIP technology with feature rich functions associated to subscriber business models that exist today. The quality of call has been described as 'better than any call they have tried before using softphones' and it brings us great pleasure to launch as a production Version 5.0." "Vocalscape is positioning to capitalize on the overwhelming growth of the Internet as a communication tool by commercially offering Internet Protocol Telephony services. We look forward to licensing the solution to Internet Telephony Service Providers, ISPs, Entrepreneurs, and existing clients. I believe the new SIP Softphone is a foot in the door for a very fast growing and exciting industry in which we are receiving global attention for," says Ryan Gibson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

About Vocalscape.

Vocalscape provides VoIP telephony solutions and communications software for Internet Service Providers ("ISPs"), Internet Telephony Service Providers ("ITSPs") and Telecommunications companies worldwide. Vocalscape develops VoIP and interactive communications software including Soft phone applications, Customer Acquisition and Billing Systems, SIP Servers, Gatekeepers and Virtual Calling Cards. Vocalscape's strategy is to focus on VoIP software and Long Distance termination solutions that bring together a full range of communications solutions and services thereby providing a turn- key VoIP infrastructure for ISPs, ITSPs and Telecommunications companies. http://www.Vocalscape.com 

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These forward- looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Vocalscape operates, projections of future performance, potential future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding the Vocalscape's mission and vision. Vocalscape's actual results, performance and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Business Development

Vocalscape Networks Inc is actively looking for companies or individuals interested in starting a VoIP business in their Country or Region. In addition to companies, we are building a strong base of professional referrals, and would encourage you to contact us about referring companies wanting to start a VoIP business or existing ones who may want to license our software.

Editor Contact Information

Ryan Gibson, VP

[email protected]

P. 604-696-6313

F. 604-696-6315

http://www.vocalscape.com

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Wall Street and VoIP- Our Future

For the longest time I could feel the pressure VOIP put on Wall Street from the endless junk bonds and financial support given to the telecommunications firms. It’s no surprise that Wall Sreet has been pounding Vonage in the news and investor world recently. VoIP comes into the light positioning itself for one of the most powerful financing mechanisms globally – the US NASDAQ stock exchange.

It’s no surprise either that the Wall Street transcript covered the topics of Voice and data convergence, Residential/consumer pricing, Market penetration, E-911 services, Virtual private networks (VPNs), Enterprise marketplace, Average revenue per user (ARPU) and Wiretapping. Of course the companies reviewed are the true blue investments of your average trader and client base which is eBay (EBAY), Google (GOOG), Verizon (VZ), Time Warner (TWX), Cablevision (CVC), Equinix (EQIX), j2 Global Communications (JCOM), WebEx Communications (WEBX), Microsoft (MFST), Time Warner (TWX), Alltel (AT), Sprint (S), General Communication, Inc. (GNCMA), Talk America (TALK) and Lucent (LU).

With these types of players in the market leveraging themselves as a public company, development teams in this sector should be preparing to build solutions that meet these companies needs and eventually selling-out to them. Above, Wall Street is telling every entrepreneur out there, “here is the formula” “here are the big boys” “this is your exit strategy.”

A lot of the information is dry of course in their 19 page report, but its definitely a good investor tool to read for $175. http://www.twst.com/info/info1204.htm

As you well know, Vocalscape is a publicly traded VoIP company, trading on the OTC BB as VOSC. Being a public company in this sector is definitely leverage for financing, acquisitions, and employee satisfaction. I was involved with running the Private Vocalscape when it was a concept with Erik Lagerway over 7 years ago. The development costs, dreams and private company woes was very difficult to keep together because there was no ownership, sense of loyalty, or exit in mind. Large firms had a great deal of difficulty committing to the small private company, and financing was available but demanded a great deal of dilution. Of course now days, you think as a private company you may get bought by one of the big boys, but definitely being public has allowed for the most part an ability to manage our destiny. I definitely think Wall Street will continue to support VoIP, they have to. People who understand the importance and leverage of being public are in place and time will show how quick this industry grows.

With the on-coming New Year, Vocalscape has launched their brand new softphone application. The SIP softphone version 5.0. In addition, we continue to develop leading applications to meet the future needs of our clients and the big-boys of VoIP. My heart tells me that although Wall Street is still resisting the change, they are the future vehicle that will give and has given this industry the wings we need to fly.